Illinois JW Marriott Chicago, slated to open in September, appointed Catherine Mrowiec general manager, Steve Conklin
June 30, 2010
Short Takes - MidAmerica July/August 2010
Museums & Attractions The Indianapolis Museum of Art in June debuted its 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks
June 30, 2010
Site Scene - MidAmerica July/August 2010
Illinois Davidson Hotel Company in June was selected to manage the 367-suite
June 30, 2010
Association Meetings
Faced with declining staff positions and membership, associations are increasingly turning to third parties for help with event planning as well as
June 30, 2010
Green Meetings
Following years of anticipation, there will soon be a clearer answer to the still lingering question: What is a green meeting? Incurring nearly as
June 29, 2010
Former Radisson in San Antonio Gets New Flag
The former Radisson Downtown Market Square Hotel was renamed the Doubletree Hotel San Antonio Downtown after an extensive renovation.The 250-room
June 29, 2010
Boise CVB Staff Leaves to Join Local CC
Amid concern over the future of the Boise CVB, three staff members took jobs with the Boise Centre.Sales managers Mary-Michael Rodgers and Laurie
June 29, 2010
Miami CVB Gets Funds to Address Oil Spill Fallout
The Greater Miami CVB was awarded $1.25 million in emergency marketing funds from the state of Florida to counter perception issues resulting from
June 29, 2010
Hyatt Regency Completes Upgrades in The OC
Hyatt Regency Orange County completed an extensive $25 million renovation.Improvements include upgrades to all 654 suites and guest rooms and the
June 29, 2010
Checking In - MidAmerica July/August 2010
I first got a peek of the new APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meetings Standards in late March at the IACC-Americas Summit and was
June 29, 2010
Great Wolf Lodge Planned in The O.C.
A new 600-suite Great Wolf Lodge resort is planned here, less than two miles from Disneyland.Once complete, the resort will feature 30,000 square
June 29, 2010
Hotel Set to Debut in Albuquerque, N.M.
Hotel Parq Central is expected to open here this fall in the heart of the EDo (East of downtown) neighborhood and on historic Route 66.The
June 29, 2010
New Marriott Planned in Akron, Ohio
For the first time in 30 years, a new hotel is planned for downtown Akron.A new Marriott here is expected to feature 120 rooms and be constructed
June 29, 2010
Destination Toledo Chief Resigns
Dave Nolan, president and CEO of Destination Toledo Inc., plans to leave his position July 23.Nolan will assume the duties of senior vice president
June 28, 2010
Poll Results Show Most Planners Oppose Boycotting
How do Meetings Media readers feel about boycotting? According to a recent poll of our readers, which elicited 708 often heated responses, a majority
June 28, 2010
Should Groups Boycott Destinations?
Mention the words “Arizona boycott” to a meeting planner and you’re sure to get a response far more animated than a shrug of the